Welcome!

This blog is sort of an experiment. I've never really blogged before, and I have no idea what I'm doing... But people keep telling me that I need to start doing it so here I am!

I've been a volunteer at Hop Along Hollow Rabbit Rescue in Norwalk, CT since 2005 and it's crazier than I ever expected it to be. I got into it not really understanding a lot about rabbits and not really understanding what a rabbit rescue does.

It's hectic, it's never ending, it's heartbreaking, it's rewarding...all at the same time.

I've learned a lot about rabbits, yes, but I've also learned a lot about life, about people...about what being reliable really means, that the smallest creatures can sometimes be the biggest inspiration...and I've learned that there are a lot of things that I may not like, but that I just can't change.

I'll be posting about the craziness that goes on at the shelter, (we've seriously considered pitching a reality series to Animal Planet), I'll be posting random facts, and I'll be talking about some cases that may or may not have garnered some media attention.

I really don't know how to wind this down, so I'll just say enjoy, have fun, feel free to comment, and I hope to entertain you!


Saturday, October 15, 2011


Wow, it has been a really long time since I posted a blog update!    It's so busy around here lately, time just got away from me, I guess!

Last Sunday, October 9, we had our annual Fall Clean-up at The Hollow.   Basically, we take all of the rabbits and put them into carriers, then take all of the cages out and hose them down with disinfectant (an iodine solution so it's non-toxic!), and while all of the cages are being cleaned, we vacuum the inside of the shelter, and wash down the walls and the floor.






While we were waiting for the cages to dry, we took a break for lunch and some bunny-petting! 

Once the cages were done, we pulled them all back inside and then started bringing the buns back in.  It's funny because we all seem to breathe a little easier when it's been cleaned up in there!   It's hard work but it's fun at the same time, and it helps the bunnies AND the volunteers!  There was about 20 of us there that day and it took us about 4 hours to clean, so overall, it wasn't too bad!  

A huge THANK YOU to all of the volunteers who came down to help, including Linda's husband Harvey, who took over Cage Disinfecting Duty! 

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